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I'm probably in the wrong discussion room here but my interest lies in playing and recording acoustic guitar. So can anyone recommend a good home recording unit - for example a 5 or 6 track CD unit - portable and with a reasonably good quality for home use. I don't really want to spend a huge sum of money perhaps 500-600 GBPs. Thanks

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Tascam DP-02CDFX

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If you want to do computer recording, get an Mbox, you cannot go wrong.
If you just want a DAW then, well I would just save up for the computer rig.
Its not worth spending money on a non computer setup, unless its for something simple to make VOM videos.
But if you are serious about recording get a pro tools rig like the Mbox.

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I use a tascam dp01-fxcd it has a very simple "analog style" interface....

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Thanks . I have heard that Tascam make some good stuff. Is it necessary to get the computer rig because I only want to make recordings to make copies for my band to rehearse songs and for me to multi track guitar, banjo, mando and bass.

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if you dont do any drums you will be fine without a computer.
It really just boils down to control, I learned to record on a 4 track and then i took some college classes for recording. I bought an Mbox and just learned pro tools and I am so grateful that I did.
The ability to use my mouse to cut out parts or move them around. Like I had a keyboard and I could put in any instrument sound that I wanted with MIDI. The power you have with a computer is phenomenal.
If you are just recording live takes a DAW works just fine
this would be awesome, I always liked these.
But then you have to think about mics, stands, cables, I would get
1 large diaphram condenser mic
i have one similar to this and I love it
and then 1 shure sm57 (great for guitar amps, and just about anything)
you can get most recording jobs done with these two.

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Zoom H4. I've heard almost nothing but good things about it. It doesn't record straight to a CD but it shouldn't be too hard to get it on a CD with a computer nearby. Plus it's extremely portable.
Computer recording will be more flexible if you ever want to do more complicated stuff, but if you don't think you will, I think you'll be fine with a small digital multi-tracker.
Ellen

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The phonic helix mixer digitizes all 12 inputs separatey. Hook it to a laptop and you have a really great studio. Under $300. Good quality sound, phantom power. You save the file (all 12 inputs) and remix later. Interface with nearly all popular recording software programs. You can get either firewire or USB2.

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have a look at the Boss BR range - seem like good value and the little BR 600 is a real gem and simple enough for even me to use

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have a look at the Boss BR range - seem like good value and the little BR 600 is a real gem and simple enough for even me to use I have the BR 900CD. I switched from pro tools to this and I love it!!! Pro Tools is great, don't get me wrong but the learning curve is outrageous! I can do all kinds of stuff with the BR that I couldn't figure out with pro tools. the simplicity is great!
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